Girl killed, 2 teens injured in St. Paul

Published 8:57 am Thursday, February 2, 2017

ST. PAUL — St. Paul police said a girl has died and two teens have been injured after officers responded to a report of gunshots.

The incident happened in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Police did not say if the young people had been shot. A juvenile female was pronounced dead at the scene. An 18-year-old male and 17-year-old female were transported to Regions Hospital.

Sgt. Mike Ernster said the homicide doesn’t appear to be a random act. No suspects are in custody.

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